Breaker for softening skin in tanning

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Object Number 01-16-40/56929

Display Title Breaker for softening skin in tanning

Descriptions

Inventory Description Ground stone, breaker, smooth flat stone in wooden handle, leather strap

Classification

Ground Stone

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Europe / Italy / Tuscany / Florence / Florence

Materials Stone, Wood

Dimensions Overall: 28.5 x 13.7 x 3.3 cm (11 1/4 x 5 3/8 x 1 5/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 56929

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